Church View

1 Main Street, South Church, Bishop Auckland DL14 6SL
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9.2 43 Reviews
  • Church View, Bishop Auckland
Church View care home, in Bishop Auckland, aspires to high standards of dementia care, thanks to a team of highly-skilled and qualified professionals working to modern care methods.

Carers are assisted by a comfortable living accommodation that is versatile to residents' own lifestyles, with good in-house entertainments and other activities to enjoy.

The requirements of the Care Quality Commission, with whom the service is registered for forty-five service users, is respected throughout the home's practices.

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Care Provided by Church View

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Detention Under Mental Health Act
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 45 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Paula Wood (Registered Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • NHS/LA/Private
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (45)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 1990
    • Last Refurbishment: 2025
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Church View

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,259 – £1,259
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,281 – £1,281
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,259 – £1,259
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,281 – £1,281

  • Fees may vary dependent upon assessment.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Church View to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visitors welcome at any time although they do ask that you respect the resident's protected mealtimes unless you are dining with or supporting your loved one with meal.


  • Parking

  • Free car parking on site,


Church View Reviews (43)

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9.2

Church View has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.187) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Church View has 43 reviews.

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Review from Brad C (Grandson of Resident) published on 2 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel my nana has the care shes needed! Cant thank everyone enough.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Group Business Development Director at Church View

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a great review and rate us 5*.It's great to read that your nanna has the care she needs.With best wishes.


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Review from S S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 2 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Not enough fluids given throughout day, relative forgets to ask. Lack of visitor chairs. Kind and friendly staff will do anything for mum in law when can.

Reply from Paula Wood, Manager at Church View

Thank you for your comment.I will ensure that the drinks stations are fully stocked throughout the day


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Review from Tracy F (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Its the hardest decision for us to make, but mam being in Church View is the best decision we made, the rooms are big and well maintained the staff are friendly, kind and considerate. We as a family couldn't be happier with the care shes getting.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Group Business Development Director at Church View

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and 5* rating.Reading reviews like yours really helps new care seekers to have a first hand account of life at Church View and makes such a difference to their decision making.Many thanks again.With best wishes


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Review from Holly C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 1 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best care I could ask for, for my nana. The girls who work here go above and beyond for my nana.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Group Business Development Director at Church View

What a fantastic review and rating - thanks so much for taking the time to complete a review.It's lovely to read that you feel your nana gets the best care. The team really go above and beyond and will appreciate the fact that you've included that in your review.With best wishes.


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Review from Nigel T (Mother of Resident) published on 1 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mam has been in Church View Care Home for about 5 months. She was first upstairs and now downstairs. Mam needs 24 hour care and I must say the staff are great. She likes all meals and eats very well (better than when she was at home)
If I did have a complaint it would be about clothes going missing
from the laundry room - but I'm not complaining because it is very difficult. (Mams clothes are all labelled up)

Reply from Honor Keatley, Group Business Development Director at Church View

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review.It's great to read that your Mam is enjoying her meals. It really does give loved ones peace of mind to know that their relative is getting the care they need.I will speak to the Home Manager about laundry, thanks for raising it.With best wishes.


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Review from B W (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The home is very welcoming staff are really nice and helpful. Mam has settled in well and improved since hospital. Feels very homely and warm like a hotel. We feel safe leaving mam in their care.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Group Business Development Director at Church View

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. People new to care seeking will o doubt feel a sense of relief reading your review particularly when you said you feel safe leaving your mam there.We can often forget the positive impact on the wider family as well as your loved one, receiving the direct care, thanks for the reminder.With best wishes.


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Review from Sharon T (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Sadly due to dementia mum needed 24 hour supervision for safety and admission therefore arranged. As a family, we were made very welcome on the admission day and staff understood my upset and anxiety. Staff are always helpful, polite and come across as very caring. No permanent manage in post at present
but told one starting end of October, which I feel will help everyone, staff, residents and relatives. Areas of the care home probably need some decorating and basic maintenance of doors, paintwork etc.

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Review from K H (Resident) published on 20 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Been here 2 years so far. Things ok, I like it.

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Review from Jean R (Resident) published on 20 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have lived in Church View Care Home for eight years now and enjoyed most of the time here. The staff and carers are very nice, helpful and considerate. I like watching television. I am a supporter of Newcastle Football club. I like music and join in all the activities. I find it annoying when I have
to buy my own soup, ginger biscuits and flowers.

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Review from S W (Wife of Resident) published on 25 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My husband stayed for one week respite. All staff members I observed treated him very well, some were quite exceptional.
I have some reservations regarding changes of clothes from day wear to night wear.
During his stay, I'm not sure of the routine regarding shaving but I did shave him as needed!
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his dementia there can be periods of anxiety but he seemed settled during all my visits.
If necessary I would use Church View for future respite.

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Review from Ann G (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Very disappointed with the level of Care my mam received! Multiple falls over the last year, the last one leading to a broken hip, faeces under her fingernails, food all down the front of her clothes, on numerous occasions faeces running out the bottom of her trousers and family having to change her,
and the worst, mam lost her teeth so they thought it okay to put another person's in her mouth (perfect oral hygiene) and then we come to things going missing from her room, perfume, body sprays, clothes still with labels attached, and clothes in general! Then the horrific smell especially on the second floor! Stay well clear!

Reply from Nichola Williams, Regional Operations Manager at Church View

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I'm sorry your experience of Church View was not to the standard expected. We value your feedback and this will be discussed with the team at Church View.


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Review from Paula C (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been in Church View now for 6 months. Initially, there were a few 'teething troubles', however, these were resolved after speaking to the manager.
All the care team are fantastic and have a great, friendly relationship with my father. He loves it here, and is really settled, and has
no complaints at all.
The care team do try their best, even though they are always extremely busy.
I am happy with the care and support my father receives in the home.

Reply from Audrey Till, Manager at Church View

Many thanks for your support and kind review, we enjoy spending time with your father and caring for him.


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Review from Alfred M (Brother of Resident) published on 23 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There are always areas that can be improved, however, given the pressures they are under - staff/patient ratio - all grades of staff perform to a very high standard.
Overall, I am pleased with the care my sister is receiving.

Reply from Peter Seaton, Manager at Church View

Many thanks for your review, we work hard to continuously improve our service.


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Review from Angela A (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I turned up unexpected to view the care home as a possible permanent home for my mam. I felt welcomed and immediately felt the community spirit. The lady who showed me around was very helpful. I got talking to one of the residents in the lounge and nothing but praise was said about the home and the
staff, so that was the decision maker for me.
My mam has been in almost a week now. The moment she got though the door she was made a fuss of and brought a cup of coffee. I knew she was going to be ok there. The staff are down to earth and have good relationships with the residents. I would highly recommend.

Reply from Audrey Till, Manager at Church View

Hi, many thanks for your kind support.
Kind regards, Manager.


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Review from Barbara B (Sister of Resident) published on 1 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved here from another care home, can't believe the difference in my brother, he's so happy and talkative to family. On arrival at the home, we received a welcome from all staff we passed in the corridor on our way to his room, made to feel very welcome. His room is lovely and bright with fitted
carpets which he didn't have in his last home although I did offer to pay for one because he is at risk of falling. They assessed his need before we arrived and had everything in place. The staff are great, popping in for a chat and making sure he's ok which is very reassuring for me. They do have lots of activities but haven't tried them yet as he's still settling in, they have a Halloween party next week which we are looking forward to.

Reply from Nichola Williams, Regional Operations Manager at Church View

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, your kind comments will be shared with the team at Church View.


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Review from J P (Niece of Resident) published on 12 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt has been at Church View Care Home for two weeks (and could be more depending upon her health). I and our family are very pleased with the standard of care given and excellent facilities. We are always welcomed by friendly staff, shown to my aunt's room (which is spotlessly clean and tidy). My
aunt is very happy here and enjoys conversations with staff as well as taking part in a variety of activities (she only complains about the food but she's a fussy eater!). Thank you to everyone at Church View for your continued excellent hard work.

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Review from Brian H (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 6 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are brilliant, will try to do anything you ask, my brother-in-law who is there is very happy to be there and hopefully will be there for a long time.

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Review from Peter B (Son of Resident) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The carers and staff were very pleasant, they went about duties in a professional way, my mother seemed happy at the home.
The rooms were very clean and tidy, I would highly recommend Church View Care Home.

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Review from Linda M (Niece of Resident) published on 23 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff always pleasant, home always clean and welcoming.

Reply from Melanie Auckland, Chief Executive Officer at Church View

Thank you for your positive review, it is appreciated.


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Review from Joanne W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

When my nan first went into Church View I was disappointed that each time I went in to see her she didn't have her own clothes on (yet she has plenty of clothes), her nails were full of faeces and they never put her hearing aid in. However, now that there is a new manager the personal care has improved
and I am happy.

Reply from Melanie Auckland, Chief Executive Officer at Church View

Thank you for your review. I am sorry that there were initially some concerns with your nan's care but pleased to read that the manager and her team have now made those improvements.


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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.187)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.187) out of 10 for Church View is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.187 for Church View is calculated as follows: ( (79 Excellents x 5) + (60 Goods x 4) + (15 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (9 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 166 Ratings = 4.187

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Church View is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 45 registered maximum number of service users is 9, which has been reached with 13 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 28 Feb 2020

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Church View

What types of Care is Church View registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment, Detention Under Mental Health Act & No Medical Intervention are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Church View provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care, Physiotherapy, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Church View have?

There are 45 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Church View?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Church View to the centre of Bishop Auckland?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.